1 Timothy 1:16

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
World English Bible (WEB)
Howbeit{G235} for this{G5124} cause{G1223} I obtained mercy{G1653}{(G5681)}, that{G2443} in{G1722} me{G1698} first{G4413} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547} might shew forth{G1731}{(G5672)} all{G3956} longsuffering{G3115}, for{G4314} a pattern{G5296} to them which should hereafter{G3195}{(G5723)} believe{G4100}{(G5721)} on{G1909} him{G846} to{G1519} life{G2222} everlasting{G166}.
Strong's King James
(16) Yet because of this, I found mercy, so that in me the foremost, ישוע Yeshua Mashiach might demonstrate His perfect patience, to be an example for those about to believe in Him into zoe-life's age.
The F.O.G*
[16] But God had a purpose in showing mercy to me, the worst of sinners: the Messiah Jesus could display His unlimited patience as an example for those who would later believe in Him and receive eternal life.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
but because of this I found kindness, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern of those about to believe on him to life age-during:
Young's Literal Translation

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